A software company supporting charities is seeking a Development Manager to lead and support their small team. This hands-on leadership role involves guiding the development of key platforms while also contributing directly through coding. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment, previous leadership experience, and a strong technical background, including PHP and AWS. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous vacation days, and various perks to support professional growth.
07/05/2026
Full time
A software company supporting charities is seeking a Development Manager to lead and support their small team. This hands-on leadership role involves guiding the development of key platforms while also contributing directly through coding. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment, previous leadership experience, and a strong technical background, including PHP and AWS. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous vacation days, and various perks to support professional growth.
A leading Christian software company is seeking a talented Senior Developer to join their dedicated team. This role involves building and maintaining features for their Church Edit and iKnow Church platforms that support churches worldwide. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience and a passion for quality software development. The position offers a hybrid work model, continuous learning opportunities, and is based in Solihull, UK, allowing you to see your work make a difference every day.
07/05/2026
Full time
A leading Christian software company is seeking a talented Senior Developer to join their dedicated team. This role involves building and maintaining features for their Church Edit and iKnow Church platforms that support churches worldwide. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience and a passion for quality software development. The position offers a hybrid work model, continuous learning opportunities, and is based in Solihull, UK, allowing you to see your work make a difference every day.
Location: Hybrid (3 days in our Solihull office per week) Contact: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Full Time: 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday Holidays: 26 days per year + Bank Holidays About iKnow Church iKnow Church is part of the UK's leading Christian software company. Our iKnow and Church Edit platforms are trusted by 1,000s of churches across the UK to help them communicate, stay organised, and support their mission. At our heart, we're a small, dedicated team who care deeply about creating tools that empower churches to flourish. Whether a church is building community, caring for members, or reaching out to their local area, our software is designed to help them do it well. Job Description We're looking for a talented, experienced Senior Developer who wants their skills to make a real difference. If you're energised by building intuitive, meaningful software - and love the idea of your work supporting churches and charities every day - then we'd love to meet you. As a core part of our development team, you'll work on our two major platforms: Church Edit - our church website platform iKnow Church - our church management system and mobile app Our products are continually evolving, so you'll be helping to shape new features, refine existing ones, and innovate in ways that genuinely help church teams and volunteers. Being part of a small team means your work won't disappear into the background. You'll regularly see the visible impact of the features you build - often receiving direct feedback from the churches whose day-to-day ministry is made easier because of what you've created. We're passionate about crafting quality software, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion, with at least 5 years' experience in a commercial development environment. Here are a few things Developers have recently said about working at iKnow: "Going from a larger company who had no idea what they were doing from top to bottom to a smaller company who know exactly what they are doing in every aspect." "As a small company, your work will have immediate impact upon the real users. Your ideas about improvements will be seriously listened to, without being dismissed out of hand. Managers actually listen to what you are saying, and actually have an idea what you are talking about" "Working as a developer with Edit Websites is a rewarding experience, allowing me to work on a variety of challenges from small changes to whole module redesigns, which constantly encourages personal growth and learning. Working within such a friendly team also creates a unique positive, supportive and collaborative atmosphere." Skills What We're Looking For Excellent all round programming ability Strong testing methodology (ideally unit testing) Confident communicator (written and verbal) Able to work independently and collaboratively Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies Experience of mentoring junior developers and passionate about supporting and directing other members of the development team Unquestionable Integrity Note: If your primary language isn't listed but you're highly skilled in transferable technologies, do still get in touch - we value talent over checklists. Why Work With Us? Joining iKnow Church means being part of a friendly team committed not just to building software, but to serving churches and helping them have greater impact in their communities. You'll also enjoy: 1 Day Per Month Dedicated to Learning A paid Friday every month to invest in personal development - explore a new technology, skill, or passion project. Your Birthday Off If your birthday falls on a working day, it's yours to enjoy - celebrate however you wish. Subscription to Online Training We invest in your growth with access to training resources. Mini-Valet of your car every 2 months Every 2 months we pay for a professional clean of your car. Make a Difference Your work will support churches across the UK (and increasingly worldwide), helping them communicate better, care for their members, and fulfil their mission. This role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in our Solihull Office.
07/05/2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid (3 days in our Solihull office per week) Contact: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Full Time: 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday Holidays: 26 days per year + Bank Holidays About iKnow Church iKnow Church is part of the UK's leading Christian software company. Our iKnow and Church Edit platforms are trusted by 1,000s of churches across the UK to help them communicate, stay organised, and support their mission. At our heart, we're a small, dedicated team who care deeply about creating tools that empower churches to flourish. Whether a church is building community, caring for members, or reaching out to their local area, our software is designed to help them do it well. Job Description We're looking for a talented, experienced Senior Developer who wants their skills to make a real difference. If you're energised by building intuitive, meaningful software - and love the idea of your work supporting churches and charities every day - then we'd love to meet you. As a core part of our development team, you'll work on our two major platforms: Church Edit - our church website platform iKnow Church - our church management system and mobile app Our products are continually evolving, so you'll be helping to shape new features, refine existing ones, and innovate in ways that genuinely help church teams and volunteers. Being part of a small team means your work won't disappear into the background. You'll regularly see the visible impact of the features you build - often receiving direct feedback from the churches whose day-to-day ministry is made easier because of what you've created. We're passionate about crafting quality software, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion, with at least 5 years' experience in a commercial development environment. Here are a few things Developers have recently said about working at iKnow: "Going from a larger company who had no idea what they were doing from top to bottom to a smaller company who know exactly what they are doing in every aspect." "As a small company, your work will have immediate impact upon the real users. Your ideas about improvements will be seriously listened to, without being dismissed out of hand. Managers actually listen to what you are saying, and actually have an idea what you are talking about" "Working as a developer with Edit Websites is a rewarding experience, allowing me to work on a variety of challenges from small changes to whole module redesigns, which constantly encourages personal growth and learning. Working within such a friendly team also creates a unique positive, supportive and collaborative atmosphere." Skills What We're Looking For Excellent all round programming ability Strong testing methodology (ideally unit testing) Confident communicator (written and verbal) Able to work independently and collaboratively Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies Experience of mentoring junior developers and passionate about supporting and directing other members of the development team Unquestionable Integrity Note: If your primary language isn't listed but you're highly skilled in transferable technologies, do still get in touch - we value talent over checklists. Why Work With Us? Joining iKnow Church means being part of a friendly team committed not just to building software, but to serving churches and helping them have greater impact in their communities. You'll also enjoy: 1 Day Per Month Dedicated to Learning A paid Friday every month to invest in personal development - explore a new technology, skill, or passion project. Your Birthday Off If your birthday falls on a working day, it's yours to enjoy - celebrate however you wish. Subscription to Online Training We invest in your growth with access to training resources. Mini-Valet of your car every 2 months Every 2 months we pay for a professional clean of your car. Make a Difference Your work will support churches across the UK (and increasingly worldwide), helping them communicate better, care for their members, and fulfil their mission. This role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in our Solihull Office.
Location: Hybrid (3 days in our Solihull office per week) Contact: Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 Full Time: 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday Holidays: 26 days per year + Bank Holidays About iKnow and Edit Our iKnow and Edit platforms are trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK to help them communicate, stay organised, and support their mission. They range from small single location churches and charities up to charities with over £70m a year in income. Our software includes our Edit website builder and our iKnow admin software that is available in a number of different brands. This past year we have launched safeguarding software that we are told is market leading for managing concerns and checks. We want to continually build new features and support our growing customer base. At our heart, we're a small, dedicated team who care deeply about creating tools that empower our charities to flourish. Whether a charity is building community, caring for members, or reaching out to their local area, our software is designed to help them do it well. Job Description We're looking for an experienced Development Manager who is a true all-rounder - someone who combines strong technical ability with excellent people skills, and who enjoys both leading a team and building software. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll guide our development team while continuing to contribute high-quality code yourself. You'll play a key part in shaping the future of our platforms, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. As leader of our development team, you'll work on our two major platforms: Edit - our website platform iKnow - our management, donations and safeguarding software with companion mobile app and contactless app What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting a small team of developers, helping them grow and do their best work Planning and shaping new features, from whole-team UI discussions through to task allocation Ensuring code reviews are thorough and maintain a high standard of quality Actively coding and contributing to the platform alongside the team Refining existing features and developing new modules that solve real customer problems Working closely with other teams to ensure our software meets the needs of churches and charities Being part of an on-call rota for urgent hosting or software availability issues About You We're looking for someone who: Has at least 5 years' experience in a commercial development environment Has previous leadership or management experience Is technically strong and comfortable remaining hands-on Has strong emotional intelligence and enjoys empowering and supporting others Cares deeply about software quality and user experience Is motivated by building products that make a meaningful difference Demonstrates a high level of integrity Technical Environment Our software is hosted on AWS, so experience with cloud-based hosting is essential. Our stack includes: PHP (Laravel) React Legacy system in CodeIgniter and jQuery (this still has some development but will be migrated to Laravel over time) Why Work With Us? Joining Edit means being part of a very friendly team committed not just to building software, but to serving churches and charities and helping them have greater impact in their communities. You'll also enjoy: 1 Day per Month Dedicated to Learning A paid Friday each month to explore new technologies, skills, or passion projects. Your Birthday Off If it falls on a working day, it's yours to enjoy. Subscription to Online Training Access to professional learning resources. Complimentary Car Valet (Every 2 Months) Professional car cleaning at our car park. Annual Eye Test Plus a £49 contribution towards glasses if required. Your work will support organisations across the UK, helping them communicate better, care for their contacts, and fulfil their mission. This role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in our Solihull Office.
07/05/2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid (3 days in our Solihull office per week) Contact: Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 Full Time: 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday Holidays: 26 days per year + Bank Holidays About iKnow and Edit Our iKnow and Edit platforms are trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK to help them communicate, stay organised, and support their mission. They range from small single location churches and charities up to charities with over £70m a year in income. Our software includes our Edit website builder and our iKnow admin software that is available in a number of different brands. This past year we have launched safeguarding software that we are told is market leading for managing concerns and checks. We want to continually build new features and support our growing customer base. At our heart, we're a small, dedicated team who care deeply about creating tools that empower our charities to flourish. Whether a charity is building community, caring for members, or reaching out to their local area, our software is designed to help them do it well. Job Description We're looking for an experienced Development Manager who is a true all-rounder - someone who combines strong technical ability with excellent people skills, and who enjoys both leading a team and building software. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll guide our development team while continuing to contribute high-quality code yourself. You'll play a key part in shaping the future of our platforms, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. As leader of our development team, you'll work on our two major platforms: Edit - our website platform iKnow - our management, donations and safeguarding software with companion mobile app and contactless app What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting a small team of developers, helping them grow and do their best work Planning and shaping new features, from whole-team UI discussions through to task allocation Ensuring code reviews are thorough and maintain a high standard of quality Actively coding and contributing to the platform alongside the team Refining existing features and developing new modules that solve real customer problems Working closely with other teams to ensure our software meets the needs of churches and charities Being part of an on-call rota for urgent hosting or software availability issues About You We're looking for someone who: Has at least 5 years' experience in a commercial development environment Has previous leadership or management experience Is technically strong and comfortable remaining hands-on Has strong emotional intelligence and enjoys empowering and supporting others Cares deeply about software quality and user experience Is motivated by building products that make a meaningful difference Demonstrates a high level of integrity Technical Environment Our software is hosted on AWS, so experience with cloud-based hosting is essential. Our stack includes: PHP (Laravel) React Legacy system in CodeIgniter and jQuery (this still has some development but will be migrated to Laravel over time) Why Work With Us? Joining Edit means being part of a very friendly team committed not just to building software, but to serving churches and charities and helping them have greater impact in their communities. You'll also enjoy: 1 Day per Month Dedicated to Learning A paid Friday each month to explore new technologies, skills, or passion projects. Your Birthday Off If it falls on a working day, it's yours to enjoy. Subscription to Online Training Access to professional learning resources. Complimentary Car Valet (Every 2 Months) Professional car cleaning at our car park. Annual Eye Test Plus a £49 contribution towards glasses if required. Your work will support organisations across the UK, helping them communicate better, care for their contacts, and fulfil their mission. This role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in our Solihull Office.